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OY52 XDJ

2002 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,464 mi
Last recorded151,464 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 XDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 151,464 miles

Front side ways movement in anti roll bar

oil around steering rack and slight play

Fail 5 Aug 2021 151,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front side ways movement in anti roll bar

oil around steering rack and slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2020 145,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 145,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 138,425 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 133,286 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 133,286 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 114,320 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 114,320 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component Drag link area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 104,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

offside handbrake weak - only just met efficiency

Fail 25 Sep 2014 104,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

offside handbrake weak - only just met efficiency

Pass 17 Sep 2013 99,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 95,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 89,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 82,671 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front abs wire slightly damaged function not impaired

Pass 19 Sep 2009 73,730 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 73,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,483 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 63,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 53,251 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise tracking should be checked.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,063 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 41,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 28,696 miles

n/s no plate light lens damaged

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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OY52 XDJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,486 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY52 XDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY52 XDJ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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